CSB200 Class B AIS Transponder

Dolphin Maritime Software Ltd.

CSB200 Class B AIS Transponder

The CSB 200 is a low cost but high performance AIS Class “B” transponder designed specifically for the small commercial boat, fishing boat and leisure markets. It is tested and approved to meet the Class “B” Standard which allows vessels that are not required to fit Class “A” units to voluntarily fit an AIS (Automatic Identification System) transponder (combined transmitter and receiver). It is highly suitable for fitting to yachts, workboats, tenders and small vessels of all types.

The CSB200 is a compact self contained unit which when connected to an external VHF and GPS antenna will transmit its own vessels position and data to other vessels and shore stations within VHF range. It also receives AIS data from other vessels and shore stations and navigational aids. When connected to an onboard PC running AIS compatible software the information can also be displayed on screen giving the skipper a visual interpretation of the name, position, course ,speed and other transmitted details of other vessels, together with AIS equipped navigational aids (buoys,lighthouses etc) .

The CSB200 provides a small vessel with:

Automatic transmission of vessels own position, speed and heading to other vessels within VHF range.
A method of monitoring the position, speed and heading of other vessels within VHF range.
The ability to plot the progress, changes in heading and speed of other vessels, as well as navigational aids and receipt of navigational warnings, on a suitable software program.

The CSB200 outputs industry standard AIS own ship and target sentences as well as GPS sentences for use with suitable software packages. Use our PC AIS Ship Tracker for Windows or PC Seamaster for Windows
software for excellent performance.

The information that is transmitted by the CSB200 is as follows:
Name of vessel • Speed (SOG) • Heading • Call Sign • Position • Vessel dimensions • Type of vessel •
Course (COG) • MMSI Number of vessel.

The CSB200 receives both Class "A" and Class "B" AIS transmissions, as well as transmissions from navigational aids and also navigational warnings from shore AIS stations.

Installation:
Installation is quick and simple. The CSB200 requires a 12vDC power source, connection to a PC or Network via the serial port, and connection to external VHF and GPS antennas ( separate and combined antennas are available as a optional extra). Cables are included for power, connection to a PC and connection to a NMEA network or plotter. A user manual is included.

Cables supplied:
1 Power cable.
1 Standard serial cable for connection to a PC.
1 NMEA cable to connect NMEA output.

Electrical:
Power supply range: 12 Volts DC
Power consumption : 0.5 amps at 12volts DC (6 Watts average).
(The unit can be switched to receive only mode if required, using a simple switch).
Output Power: 1W - 4W.
Physical: Length: 165mm, Width: 120mm, Height: 50mm Weight: 600g
Mounting: Trunnion bracket
Connectors: VHF Antenna: BNC GPS Antenna: TNC
Output port: 9 pin D socket
Power: 2 pole plug

(Order code HACSB200)

Hardware: The SA200 high quality GPS antenna is ideal for the CSB200

CSB200 Class B AIS Transponder

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